2013 Toyota Tundra: Power steering gear shredded
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 Tundra report: power steering gear shredded. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 46,000 miles.
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints for the 2013 Tundra in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11519744 (filed 05/01/2023): “Steering has gone out twice in 2 months. rack and pinion had to be replaced.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11323545 (filed 05/06/2020): “Horn does not work when a road hazard was presented attempted to utilize horn nothing happened when i took to toyota they said it is the wiring harness from the airbag around the steering column and is not covered under warranty and is not a recall but when i …”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace the gear and the power steering pump (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $3,500 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
Estimated repair cost: steering rack (rack and pinion / steering gear) replacement
Average shop cost
$420
Range $200–$695 (labor)
2.0–5.0 h × $100–$139/h estimated shop labor rate
Parts not included.
Average mobile mechanic cost
$625
Range $300–$1,045 (labor)
Shop labor × 1.5 (mobile convenience premium)
Parts not included.
Estimates only, not a quote. Actual prices vary by vehicle, shop and location. See the estimate for your city → · About this repair and its cost
Same repair on other models: 2010 Ford Fusion: Steering rack failure
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